The Windmill

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1641

The image shows a windmill on the left side. The horizon is low, with the sky appearing vast. There are structures near the windmill leading towards the horizon. The windmill and buildings are detailed with an etching technique. The color palette is earthy, possibly monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow contrast. Textures are depicted on the windmill and roofs, contributing to the realism of the composition.
Kunstenaar
Rembrandt van Rijn
Datering
1641
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching on laid paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed within platemark): 14,1 × 20,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a windmill on the left side. The horizon is low, with the sky appearing vast. There are structures near the windmill leading towards the horizon. The windmill and buildings are detailed with an etching technique. The color palette is earthy, possibly monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow contrast. Textures are depicted on the windmill and roofs, contributing to the realism of the composition.

Rembrandt van Rijn